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In Wyoming, nonresident elk hunters must obtain a nonresident elk license through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's (WGFD) online licensing system or by mail. Licenses are limited and available through a lottery system, with a limited number of licenses available for each species and region. Hunters must also pay a nonresident elk license fee.
Licensing and Permits
Nonresident elk hunters in Wyoming must have a valid nonresident elk license, which is available for a limited number of individuals. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department issues 1,900 nonresident elk licenses through a lottery system, with 1,000 licenses available through the online application system and 900 licenses available through the in-person application system. The nonresident elk license fee is $1,300 for a fifth-seventh series license and $6,400 for a first-fourth series license. In addition to the license, hunters must also have a Wyoming hunting license and a habitat stamp.
Season and Bag Limits
The Wyoming elk season typically runs from September 1 to November 15, with specific dates varying by region and sex of the elk. The bag limit for nonresident elk hunters is one elk per license, with a maximum of one bull elk per license. The minimum antler restrictions vary by region, with a minimum of 4 points on one side for bulls in the western and central regions and 5 points on one side for bulls in the eastern region. Hunters must also adhere to the harvest reporting requirements, which include reporting their harvest within 14 days of taking the elk.
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